Local Reading Culture: Singapore’s ReadSG campaign nudges people to read 15 minutes daily, with trackable progress and virtual rewards to fight “brain rot.” Workplace Wellbeing: Touchpoint@Capital Tower opens in the CBD, bundling counselling, physiotherapy and mindfulness for stressed workers and families. Public Health & Care: NUHS marks a decade of value-based care, citing 18,225 fewer bed days and major outcome gains across 75+ programmes. Research & Innovation: NUS reports brief magnetic pulses can flip tumour-protecting immune cells into cancer killers in preclinical breast cancer models. Finance & Lifestyle: Grab will buy a 60% stake in Singapore BNPL firm Atome for US$1.49b, aiming to scale lending across Southeast Asia. Education & Society: NUS academics distance themselves from a paper on civil servants’ home purchases near unannounced MRT stations. Culture & Arts: A Joseon royal folding screen (chaekgado) heads to Paris for a major museum exhibition—after a rare prior trip to Singapore. Food Trend Reality Check: The Philippines suspends fresh ube exports as demand outpaces supply, affecting bars and chains that have jumped on the purple yam craze. Safety at Work: Singapore’s major injury rate hits an all-time low in H1 2026, while fatal workplace injuries rise, with vehicular incidents leading.